A Conversation With My Dad

Episode 12 Guest: Cy Tucker (7-time state champion, Hall of Fame coach, my Dad)

- The blessing of being able to sit down and have a conversation recorded with my Dad is not lost on me… (He also just so happens to be a 7 time state champion and Hall of Fame girls soccer coach).

- Humble beginnings. Learning the game just by playing, without lots of structure and outside influence.

- The unique bond soccer helped create between a father and daughter.

- Coaching without an ego. Doing whatever it takes to win, including an offside trap story for the ages. 

- The secret sauce behind winning 7 state titles: CULTURE, CULTURE and more CULTURE

- Reflecting on some funny memories, touching moments and unforgettable experiences as a coach for over 40 years

- The gift of being able to see potential and value in players/people where others don’t. 

- Be a STAR IN YOUR ROLE.

- HOT TAKE: The worst question in all of youth sports: “What can I do to get more playing time?” We explain why this common, simple question can be so frustrating and what the better question might be for a player to ask a coach.